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C10 - Organic Reactions Flashcards

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1
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Define homologous series.

A

family of compounds whose successive members differ by CH2

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2
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Define functional group.

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part of molecule that is largely responsible for chemical properties

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3
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What type of hydrocarbon does not have a functional group?

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alkanes

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4
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What happens when an alkene reacts with hydrogen?

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forms alkane

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5
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What is needed when an alkene reacts with hydrogen?

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temp 150°C & nickel ctlyst

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6
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What happened when an alkene reacts with steam?

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forms alcohol

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What is needed for an alkene to react with steam?

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  • 300°C
  • 70 ATM
  • phosphoric acid (ctlyst)
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8
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What happened to unreacted reactants in the hydration of an alkene? Why?

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rvsbl rctn - pssd bck thrgh ctylst

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9
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What happens when alkenes react with halogens?

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  • 2 halogene atoms frm halogen molecule added acrss double carbon bnd
  • dble carbon bnd trnd -> sngle crbn bnd
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10
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What is formed when ethene reacts with bromine?

A

dibromoethane

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11
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What is formed when propene reacts with iodine?

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diidopropane

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12
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What is the functional group of alcohols?

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OH

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13
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What are the first 4 alcohols called?

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methanol
ethanol
propanol
butanol

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14
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What alcohol is mostly used in alcoholic drinks?

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ethanol

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15
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When an alcohol reacts with sodium what is released?

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hydrogen

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16
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When an alcohol reacts with sodium, what is the product called? What will the product form if added to water?

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alkoxide - strong alkaline solution

17
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What is formed when an alcohol reacts with an oxidising agent?

A

carboxylic acid

18
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What is formed when alcohols combust?

A

CO2 + H2O

19
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What happens to alcohols when they are added to water?

A

dissolve

20
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Name 2 ways to produce ethanol.

A
  • hydration of ethene
  • fermentation of glucose
21
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What is the equation for the hydration of ethene?

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ethene + steam ⇌ ethanol

22
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What should the pressure & temperature be for the hydration of ethene?

A

300°C & 70 ATM

23
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What is the catalyst used in the hydration of ethene?

A

phosphoric acid

24
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What is the general formula for alcohols?

A

Cn H2n+1 OH

25
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What forms when you react ethanol + sodium?

A

sodium ethanoate + hydrogen

26
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What is formed when you react a carboxylic acid with a metal carbonate?

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salt, CO2 & H2O

27
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What is the general equation for esters?

A

carboxylic aicd + alcohol ⇌ ester + water

28
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When carboxylic acids react with alcohols what catalyst do they require?

A

sulfuric acid

29
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What happens when carboxylic acids are added to water?

A

prtlly ionised -> form weakly acids solutions

30
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Which carboxylic acid is in vinegar?

A

ethanoic acid

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